Civil Forfeiture Grant Supports School-Based Mentoring
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cowichan Valley has received a $40,000 grant from the Province of British Columbia, through the Civil Forfeiture Crime Prevention and Crime Remediation grant program, to support school-based mentoring services to youth at high-risk for involvement in crime. This funding will expand the existing school-based mentoring program into new schools […]
Bowl For Kids Sake Annual Fundraiser a BIG Success!
On Sunday March 4th, 2018 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cowichan Valley held their annual fundraising event Bowl For Kids Sake raising $22,680 towards local mentoring programs. Bowl for Kids Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cowichan Valley’s largest fundraising event each year where community members and local businesses come together to […]
Local Philanthropy Group Kick-Starts Successful Mentor Campaign
On December 28th 2017, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cowichan Valley was selected as the recipient of a $21,000 donation from local philanthropy group 100 Women Who Care Cowichan. 100 Women Who Care Cowichan meets four times each year to consider nominations submitted by members on behalf of local charities/non-profits. At each meeting, 3 […]
The Power of Mentorship
Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, both as individuals and citizens – that by doing so, they will not only do well, they will also do good. As role models, mentors teach by example the importance of giving back, of staying in school, and of having respect for family, peers and […]
Over 53 kids on Big Brothers Big Sisters waitlist in the Cowichan Valley
Organization says it needs urgently needs volunteers. Over 53 children and youth are currently waiting to be matched with a caring adult in the Cowichan Valley. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cowichan Valley officially launch a campaign today to draw attention to the urgent need for more volunteers. They are calling on Cowichan Valley […]